The Liberal Democrats have suspended veteran peer Lord Rennard and launched a fresh investigation into sexual harassment allegations, citing flaws in a 2013 inquiry. Party leader Sir Ed Davey believes he should not sit in the House of Lords.
Former PM Gordon Brown expresses shock at Mandelson-Epstein allegations, calls for political clean-up while backing Keir Starmer as a 'man of integrity' facing serious leadership challenges.
Former PM Gordon Brown warns of systemic failures in vetting senior government appointments, citing his regret over Lord Mandelson's 2008 return amid undisclosed Epstein links.
Jeane Freeman, former Scottish health secretary and SNP MSP, has passed away at age 72 after being diagnosed with incurable cancer last month. Her partner Susan Stewart shared heartfelt tributes.
Metropolitan Police execute warrants at Peter Mandelson's properties amid allegations he leaked government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer over the peer's appointment as US ambassador.
A new YouGov survey reveals nearly a third of voters believe Labour is sleazier than the last Conservative government, with half wanting Starmer to quit amid Mandelson scandal.
Donald Trump has targeted Washington Post journalist Natalie Allison, criticising her 'very bad attitude' after she questioned his immigration policies. This follows a similar attack on CNN's Kaitlan Collins earlier in the week.
Bill Clinton criticises Republicans for keeping parts of the House Epstein investigation private, calling for public hearings and accusing them of political motives over fact-finding.
A former nurse who attended Question Time in 2014 has criticised host Fiona Bruce for interrupting panellists too much and appearing biased, while recalling accessibility issues during his studio visit.
Liberal Democrats demand Financial Conduct Authority investigation into Peter Mandelson for allegedly leaking confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein, potentially enabling insider trading.
Angela Rayner emerges as potential successor to Keir Starmer amid Labour turmoil over the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, with party factions weighing timing of leadership contest.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure from within his own party following revelations about his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Labour MPs question his judgement as potential successors emerge.
Angela Rayner reportedly cautioned Keir Starmer against appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador due to Epstein ties, as police search his homes in a misconduct probe.
Donald Trump shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes on Truth Social, prompting accusations of racism and swift backlash from politicians and the public.
Bill and Hillary Clinton call for public congressional testimony on Jeffrey Epstein ties, arguing closed-door depositions would let Republicans politicise the issue unfairly.
Mark Leonard argues Europe's biggest threat is not Trump's policies but his ideological movement transforming politics from within, as new right parties gain ground with a hyper-modern critique of liberalism.
Lawmakers will begin examining sensitive, unredacted Jeffrey Epstein documents starting Monday under strict security protocols, marking a significant escalation in congressional oversight of the sex trafficking scandal.
Former President Donald Trump interrupted and criticized Washington Post and CNN journalists during press gaggles, focusing on immigration policy and Epstein files while attacking media outlets.
The FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, is investigating ABC's The View for potential violations of equal time rules following an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, challenging a 2006 exemption for talk shows.
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski reflects on his rise from activist to politician, balancing grassroots campaigning with media appearances and unconventional outreach.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze $16 billion for the Gateway Tunnel Project, rejecting attempts to use the funds as leverage to rename Penn Station and Dulles Airport after the president.
The Epstein files expose Peter Mandelson's catastrophic breach of trust, revealing a lifelong attraction to wealth and influence that now threatens Keir Starmer's government and Labour's future.
Senator Chuck Schumer has vehemently denied President Trump's assertion that he suggested renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport in exchange for federal funding, calling it an 'absolute lie'.
Former President Bill Clinton pushes for a public hearing in the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein associates, accusing Republicans of partisan games and secrecy. Hillary Clinton joins the call for transparency.
President Donald Trump has criticised a female journalist's 'very bad attitude' after she questioned him about divisions in his MAGA base over immigration policy, marking his second such attack this week.
New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie faces backlash after suggesting no parent would hesitate to sell JD Vance for Percocet, referencing the VP's mother's addiction.
Donald Trump has declined to apologise after his account posted and deleted a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates, blaming a staffer for the error.
A rerun of ITV's The Chase featured a question about Peter Mandelson, coinciding with US Justice Department files alleging he leaked information to Jeffrey Epstein.
A BBC Question Time audience member challenged Reform UK's Zia Yusuf over the party's immigration and diversity policies, receiving applause for her sharp rebuke during the programme.
Democrats erupted in fury after Donald Trump posted a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, with Republicans mostly silent and Trump refusing to apologize.